Bug that looks like Tree Bark: (It’s Probably a Stink Bug)
Have you noticed a bug that looks like tree bark in your garden? You are not alone. The brown “stink bug” is an invasive species that earned its name because …
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Coleus Varieties You Must Know For Shade Gardens
Coleus varieties add many bright colors to your backyard or garden. For clarity, the genus Coleus includes more than 290 species. So, you have many types and shapes you can …
Black Mondo Plant Companion Plants
Planting turfgrass in gardens can be difficult in many cases. A low-maintenance grass-like mondo can seem like a lawn even in the shade, and there’s no mowing necessary. Mondo grass …
Pink Muhly Grass Companion Plants
Muhlenbergia capillaris is an ornamental, perennial, warm-season, clump-forming grass that forms surreal cotton clouds produced by flower panicles whose color ranges from vibrant pink to red from early morning to …
Grass Like Plant with Purple Flowers
One of the things you will notice as a new farmer or when growing out your lawn is the number of weeds you get. While they might be easily spotted …
Battle Tested Ways to Get Rid of Springtails in Your Soil
Springtails are tiny insects that love warm and damp environments. They multiply rapidly, provided that they are exposed to the organic matter in your soil. As a result, you will always …
When to Plant Blueberries in Georgia
Blueberry bushes are a welcome addition to a yard or garden. The fruit is rich in antioxidants and can last up to 50 years with proper care and as long …
When to plant tomatoes in Virginia?
Tomatoes (Solanum Lycopersicum) are a garden annual that produce more fruit when soil and air temperatures stay within a specific range. It means the best time to grow tomatoes in …
When to Plant Tall Fescue in the Spring
To seed or not to seed? This is probably what’s running through your mind at this very moment. If you plan on creating a new lawn or revamping your existing …
When to Plant Fescue in North Carolina
Fescue is a cool-season grass with superior resistance to heat, cold, and even drought conditions. While it is a popular option among homeowners in the northern states, this low-maintenance grass …